We'd like to thank everyone who weighed in on our women’s bike survey so far. (Haven’t taken it yet? There’s still time…) The constructive feedback is incredibly useful, and we very much appreciate it. We’d also like to answer some questions we've been receiving about why we’re doing this, and share how your responses will help us going forward.

Is this a marketing survey? Are you selling my info?
We are not selling (or even collecting) e-mail addresses or other personal info. This survey was created by Bicycling’s female editorial test staff.

Female testers? Do you really have those at Bicycling?
Why yes we do, and we’re pleased to make your acquaintance! We make up about one-third of the test staff, and while we all love bikes, we enjoy them in different ways. Christine is a former Tour of the Battenkill winner who squeezes in training time while raising two sons. Emily regularly finishes on the podium at local triathlons—but you’re just as likely to spot her riding in a skirt and heels, investigating the newest cupcake shop. Deb, our resident Spin class addict, recently lent her car to her daughter for a year, and commuted by bike rain, snow, or shine. We’re stoked that mountain biker Jen—who helms the magazine’s maintenance coverage—is adding road riding to her repertoire. Leah, who rocked the stage at the 2014 National Bike Summit, takes some of the most beautiful mid-ride shots you’ll ever see (just ask her 33,000+ Instagram followers). And if you read the magazine or website regularly, chances are you already know our Fit Chick, Selene Yeager.

Why are all these questions about buying stuff?
Our findings from this survey will not only help us (and our male colleagues) improve the way we cover gear, but also play a role in an upcoming feature story. While we do plan to craft surveys on other cycling topics in the future, we encourage you to share your thoughts with us at any time via e-mail: bicycling (at) rodale (dot) com.

Some of your questions seem awfully condescending. Do you seriously think I don’t know what kind of bike I own?
We know that many of you can outclimb cyclists half your age (female and male)—and build a bike from the ground up. Others of you have ridden across states and continents. Some of you even work in the industry. And we get as angry as you do when we hear someone express the notion that "female cyclist" automatically equals "beginner." But we also all know women who actually are beginners, or maybe just thinking of taking up riding, and we’re interested in what they have to say, too. Because in addition to better serving dedicated cyclists, we’d like to help bring cycling to more people.

Why does it matter how I feel about pink? Haven’t we moved past this by now?
We hear you on the pink thing! We asked mostly because it's something that comes up whenever we speak to people in the industry and elsewhere about women's product, and we wanted to see where you, our readers, stand. Thank you for your honesty on that topic and on everything else.

So, um, where does everyone stand?
Our survey indicates that many of you think color and style is important when it comes to bikes (as do many of our guy readers—just check out our Facebook page). And many of you don’t. And that’s totally fine with us.